EU space policy: Industry, security and defence

Autonomous space capabilities play a key role for in enhancing situational awareness, response to complex crises (natural disasters), management of natural resources (water, forests), delivery of services (health, energy, transport, communication, weather forecasting), and national security. With an increasing number of countries gaining access to outer space, the EU has intensified its efforts towards adopting a space strategy for Europe.

The European Commission adopted a 'Space Strategy for Europe' in October 2016.

Authors: Vincent Reillon and Patryk Pawlak

• Primary Source

ESO: Space: EU not boldly going where no one has gone before http://www.europeansources.info/record/space-eu-not-boldly-going-where-no-one-has-gone-before/

ESO: New Commission space policy puts focus on improving people's daily lives and boosting Europe's competitiveness http://www.europeansources.info/record/launch-of-the-space-strategy-for-europe/

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